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The Citizen, 2004-07-29, Page 7PEOPLE AROUND WALTON By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 IVES INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. - BLYTH OFFICE 184 Dinsley St. W. Box 428 Blyth, ON NOM 1H0 Tel: (519) 523-9655 Fax: (519) 523-9793 All Classes of Insurance WWW.IVESINSURANCE.COM DOUG GOUGH, R.I.B. (ONT.) CAIB, Manager es __._., -,..:-, -- CLINTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL MATERNALfCHILD PROGRAM '-Ii MATERNAL/CHILD PROGRAM . "A new way of providing service at 1 Clinton Public Hospital" — "BABY AND I" PROGRAM DAYS - WEDNESDAYS 10-11:30 a.m. WHERE - CLINTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL CONFERENCE ROOM (Second Floor) WHEN ATTENDING FOR THE FIRST TIME PLEASE REGISTER IN ADMITTING .• NO FEE PROGRAM TOPICS: Wednesday, Aug. 4 - Infant C.P.R. Choking & Safety Wednesday, Aug. 11 - Infant Car Seat Safety Wednesday, Aug. 18 - "Crying, Sleeping & Your Baby" Wednesday, Aug. 25 - "Romance After Baby" For more info call Veronica Pal glIli<0 - 482 -34,40 1 xf. 104 THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2004. PAGE 7. tools, etc. be 50 feet deep. Neighbours and friends need to That's a lot of water coming and keep an eye open for each other going. these days and of course keep things They experienced the Tidal Bore locked and take keys out of at Truro. where the ocean water ignitions. comes in as .a two-toot wave of There were some local boys out water and funnels into a narrow enjoying a fishing weekend at river that raises at least 30 feet in a Pickerel River this past weekend. very short time. Darryl Houston. Scott McDonald. They were enjoying great weather Chris and-Devin Blake plus six other and wonderful scenery as they young men were away three days. travelled on to Dighy. While there Fishing, boating, swimming and they boarded a research boat, that generally good times were enjoyed took them whale watching. They by all as reported on their return saw two magnificent humpback Sunday. whales that the researchers Returning from an excellent trip to recognized and have named. the east coast on their motorcycles Following the Glooscap Trail were Don and Pat Nolan. They through. the Annapolis Valley, they travelled state side through New enjoyed the plush scenery, fruit and York, Vermont and Maine before vegetable farming and many starting out in New Brunswick. beautiful homes. They travelled east Travelling the southern coast of on the south coast of Nova Scotia New Brunswick, they enjoyed the and enjoyed stops at Peggy's Cove, St. Martin's Tidal Caves. They are Springfield and Anne Murray's huge caves, at least 50 feet high, that Studio. While there Don even are completely dry when the tide is ventured down a coal mine to mine out, but fill completely when the tide his own piece of coal. The narrow is in. tunnel was only four feet high and Heading into Nova Scotia, they very cool and damp. travelled down the north coast of the They also stopped at Lunenberg to province and the Bay of Fundy. At enjoy the local hospitality. Crossing Minas Basin, which is a huge inlet over to Cape Breton they followed that becomes empty with only a the Cabot Trail and found the trickle of water left and the muddy scenery breathtaking. They had a red soil is all that is to be seen, when visit at Rita McNeil's tea house. the tide is out. When the tide comes Travelling up the north east coast back in, the centre of the basin will of Cape Breton the twisting turning The Over 80 birthday party was of roses and sweet peas. held in the Knox United Church Muriel Coultes welcomed the basement on Wednesday, July 21 celebrants and friends to the with 31 celebrants, many friends gathering and opened with a poem, and family. Chorus of the Birds. She then read The Evening Unit of the United an article about a glass of milk. Ross Church Women invited all those in Anderson playing mouth organ and the community and surrounding Lorne Campbell at the piano area who have celebrated their 80th entertained with several numbers. birthday or more. The basement was Donna Shaw gave two humorous decorated with card tables, bouquets readings. Don and Pat Dalton were lucky last week. When Don noticed smoke coming from the shed, he investigated to find a fire consuming the end wall. Grabbing the water hose and calling the fire department, they contained the fire and saved the shed. Good work Don! The McCall and Storey families have returned from France and the wedding of Marcy McCall and John MacBain. Approximately 50 family relatives and close friends attended the ceremony in Provence, France at a chateau. Following the ceremony a dinner was enjoyed by the close to 200 guests. Entertainment and a night of dancing celebrated the newlyweds' wedding day and the beginning of their life together. Congrats to Marcy and John and welcome home Murray and Sherry. Thieves are out and about our countryside again as John van Vliet found out. His shed was robbed of Auburn's 150th celebration is only a day away. People will be going about the streets of Auburn to take in all the festivities planned. The Old Tyme Fiddlers and Music Jam will be at 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Saturday with Tom Melady as master of ceremony at the Auburn Missionary Church (gymnasium). All musicians are welcome. Between the hours of noon and 3 p.m. Saturday, it would be appreciated if people would not park on the sides of the streets, along the parade route and again on Sunday at 4 p.m. on Goderich Street as this is the raceway for the bed race. Friday, July 30 is the Homecoming Ambassador contest at 2 p.m., the beard-growing contest at 8 p.m., the teen dance at the Community Hall from 9 p.m. - midnight, the karaoke/dance from 9 p.m. - I a.m. at the Auburn Missionary Church. Saturday, July 31 is the official opening ceremony at 2:30 p.m. The car show runs from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The parade is at 1 p.m. Teen co-ed volleyball is at 3 p.m. The band tattoo is at 3:30 p.m. and the Old Tyme Jam Session at 7 p.m. The steamer corn roast is at the hall with Bob Oliver at 8 p.m. followed by the dance with I0 lb. Sledge at 9 p.m. Sunday. Aug. I -the open air church service (non-denominational) begins at 10 a.m. There are historical programs from 10 a.m. - noon and 2' - 4 p.m. The horseshoe tournament starts at noon. arm: wrestling at 3 n m.. bed races at 4:30 p.m., kids' trail ran perilously close to the sides of the cliffs and following the speed limits was strongly advised. _ Magnificent . ocean views and coastal terrain was exceptional. Taking the ferry to Newfoundland they found the hest-kept secret in Canada. Newfoundland has a varying array of scenery and sites that Don and Pat found extraordinary. At Gross Mountain National Park they saw the magnificence of the fjords and massive icebergs that float around. At Iceberg Valley near St. Anthony icebergs frequently float ashore and have to wait until they melt somewhat and are freed to tloat away again. These were magnificent with a shiny blue turquoise colour that radiated from below the surface of the water. While in St. John's, they stopped for a visit with Pat's cousin Ron Taylor before heading back to Cape Breton. They were heading to Lobsterfest at Pictou when 'Don's leg began to bother him. After four weeks and 8,000 kms. Don's knee began to swell and after a trip to the hospital, a diagnosis of a cracked kneecap was made. The full-leg cast was done and arrangements to have their motorcycles stored were made and the 30-hour train ride from Halifax then recited a poem on memories. Rev. Ethel Miner Clare brought greetings and said grace. Mrs. Louise Bosnian, the newest over-80 celebrant, and Clare VanCamp cut the birthday cake. Mrs. Bosman thanked the members of the UCW for hostingthe event. Cake and ice-cream were served by the UCW. to Toronto was made. Daughter Pam picked Don and Pat up and home to Walton they are. Don's already looking forward to the cast coming off and to returning east to ride the hikes home again. Good for you Don. Judy Lee and JO-Ann McDonald spent a working weekend in Barrie -at the Grand National Motocross race. It is the fifth stop in the Canadian tour and Walton will host the final race on Aug. 14 and 15. A shower for Charmaine Baan was held at Walton United Church with Monique and Teresa Baan as hostesses. Many games were played and gifts presented to Charmaine. A light lunch was sprved and an enjoyable evening was held. Congratulations to Charmaine on her upcoming wedding. She is the daughter of Dave and Dianne Baan. Celebrating birthdays last week were Jim Blake, Paul Stevens, Ken Rogerson, Bob Williamson, Donna Godkin, Cathy Flaxbard, Tyler Banks Ribey. FROM BELGRAVE teddy bear parade at 7:30 p.m.. steamer corn roast with Bill Andrews at 8 p.m.. shirt-tail parade at 10:30 p.m. followed by the PJ social and lip sync contest until I a.m. The Balls cemetery memorial service is at 3 p.m. The parade route is from Donnybrook Line and Blyth Road to Queen Street right onto Elizabeth Street, right on Goderich Street, left onto King Street, left onto John Street and right on Hardwood Line to the ball diamond. Happy birthday to Klaske Werth, Belinda Marshall, Dave Marshall, Autumn and Sydney Wightman and their mother Alison entertained singing two Bible school numbers. Mrs. Coultes then read two stories which were followed by a sing-song led by Catherine MacDonald, with Mary McIntosh at the piano. Arnold Bruce favoured the group with three numbers on his violin. He was accompanied by AIf Nichol. Mrs. Coultes thanked everyone Blair Bennett, Darlene Empey, George Townsend, John Verwey, Colleen Caesar, Maisy Jefferson, Jordie Fisher, Dustin McDonald, Siebolt Siertsema, Laurie Treble. Travis Teed, Robyn MacPhee, Kaybree Berry, Kelsy Cartwright, Jefferson Gordon. Jessica Elder, Donald Treble, Jackie Snieder, Jamie Plaetzer, and Seva Irvine. Happy anniversary wishes to Ben and Joan Miller. Julie and Darryl Shannon. Roy and iVlarion Taylor. Brian and Donna Lynn Merkley. Wayne and Deb Berry and Will and Trina Korporaal. THANK YOU The members of the Bluewater Kennel Club would like to thank the following businesses and individuals who sponsored trophies at our Dog Shows, Obedience Trials and Agility Trials held at Blyth, July 6, 7 and 8. • The Old Mill • Fleming's Feed Mill • Marian Hindmarsh • Verbeek's Farm and Garden Centre • Dorothy Bassett • South Huron Veterinary Clinic • Dr. Brian Nuhn, Seaforth Vet Clinic • Scrimgeour's Food Market • Sparling's Propane • Howson & Howson Ltd. • Radford Auto Parts • Heubner - Ridder Veterinary Hospital • Clinton Veterinary Services • Jim and Dorothy Needham • Gina McDonnell • Jim and Sue Stewart • Jerry and Sue Wilder • Goderich Veterinary Clinic • Sifto Canada Inc. Goderich Mine • Robert & Peggy Gibb • Bill and Sharon Creighton • Tasty-Nu Bakery • Mrs. C.A. Hardy • Sifto Canada Inc. Evaporator Plant • C.E.P. Local 16-0 Goderich Mine Also thanks to the Blyth Business Association, Bill Bromley, Paul Cook and family, Huron Pioneer Thresher Association, Trinity Anglican Church, Lorna Mathers, Elly Winters, Wayne and Anne-Marie Peachey, Neil Salter, Earl Salter, Bob and Carol Campbell, Dave Higgins, Wilf Higgins, June Mennen and the Huronia Branch of the Itiiisine Society for their cooperation in making our shows successful. Belgrave Over-80 residents celebrate _ _